Manchester United are nearing an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino while Michael Carrick waits for news on his future, sources have told ESPN.
Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace Carrick as head coach and the club have opened talks with the 54-year-old's representatives, sources also told ESPN.
The former Argentina defender signed a new contract with the United States through the 2030 World Cup in August, but is known to be keen on taking over at Old Trafford. United are set to approach U.S. Soccer once they have a deal in place with Pochettino, sources said.
An escape clause in Pochettino's new deal enables him to speak to a major European club if they are prepared to trigger a $10 million release fee, sources told ESPN.
Club executives including CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are meeting minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Wednesday.
The summit is pre-planned, but Carrick's position will dominate the agenda.
Sources have told ESPN that Carrick, who is leading training on Wednesday, is expected to be relieved of his duties following a poor start to the season which has seen United slip into the bottom three of the Premier League.
Club sources insist a final decision has not yet been taken and would first require sign off from both Ratcliffe and majority owners, the Glazer family.
United players not on international duty reported to Carrington on Tuesday for an afternoon training session led by Carrick and his staff.
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Further sessions are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday before the players are given time off ahead of their next game against Liverpool at Anfield on Nov. 22.
U.S. Soccer confirmed planned media access with players scheduled for Wednesday had been cancelled in observance of Veterans Day, which removed the possibility of Pochettino's squad being asked to comment on the news of his potential exit. Pochettino attended training on Wednesday.
Former Bournemouth and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann have also been considered to replace Carrick.
Keiran McKenna, the former Ipswich Town manager and Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler are also admired by the hierarchy, but sources have told ESPN that club bosses that United's current situation requires a manager with more experience.
Pochettino has extensive Premier League experience after spells at Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. He has been considered for the United job before in 2018, 2022 and 2024.